Title: Buyer
Location: Chillicothe, IL
Details: 24-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate: $27.00 – 31.00/hr. with benefit inclusions
Job Summary
The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.
Responsibilities
- Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
- Approve purchases of the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
- Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
- Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
- Instruct staff on methods of negotiation, renegotiation and administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
- Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
- Manage just-in-time inventory.
- Attend trade shows.
Years of Experience and Education
- Years of experience: 5 years relevant experience
- Degree requirement: Associate/BS Degree
- Internships accepted as job experience: No
- Comparable job titles: Supply Chain Analyst
Skills Required
Top 3 Skills
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communications, Verbal and Written
Additional Technical Skills (Required)
- MS Excel – Proficient
- Power BI
- Project Management